Accountant/Examiner 3

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves reviewing provider payments for accuracy and compliance while managing financial documentation such as W-9s and 1099s. Additionally, the incumbent will provide technical assistance to internal teams and external partners to resolve payment errors and improve fiscal processes.

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual to support payment processing and fiscal compliance, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. Key skills include strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Coursework in accounting or related experience is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Financial systems

Fiscal compliance

Payment processing

IRS reporting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Record keeping

Technical assistance

Job Description

DCY is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support payment processing and fiscal compliance for child-serving providers. This role ensures accuracy in financial transactions, supports IRS reporting, and provides technical assistance to internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review provider payments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Process adjustments, reissuances, and deductions (e.g., child support, IRS levies).
  • Manage W-9 and 1099 documentation and respond to IRS inquiries.
  • Coordinate with Fiscal staff to resolve payment errors and recommend improvements.
  • Provide help desk support to providers and County Departments of Job and Family Services (CDJFS).
  • Analyze fiscal processes and suggest system and procedural enhancements.
  • Perform other related duties, including attending meetings and maintaining records.

Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and understanding of financial systems.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across teams.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months 

66 Months 

Pay Range

OCSEA/30

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6 

Step 7 

Hourly

$25.77

$26.76

$27.92

$29.22

$30.55

$31.88

$33.52

Annual

$53,602

$55,661

$58,074

$60,778

$63,544

$66,310

$69,722

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.



Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or 2 yrs. exp. in accounting. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration, economics, computer science or related field; 16 semester or 24 quarter hours in accounting. 

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 2, 66112 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.

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